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Rutabagas vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rutabagas and Ricotta

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Ricotta have more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rutabagas are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
6
:
4
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +2083.3%
Contains more Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +2083.3%
Contains more Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
6
:
6
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +183.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +942.6%
Contains more Fats +8012.5%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +183.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +942.6%
Contains more Fats +8012.5%
Contains more Other +43.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14408%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14408%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Ricotta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.04g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.16g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 8.62g 3.04g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 2.3g 0g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.44mg 0.38mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 305mg 105mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 84mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.006mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 2IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.11mg Rutabagas
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 25mg 0mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.013mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.104mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.043mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 12µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 8.295g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Rutabagas
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.